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Cyclists and runners can snag some free safety gear in Arlington this week. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, through Friday, Nov. 3, BikeArlington and WalkArlington volunteers will be handing out free bike lights and reflective vests each day from 4-6 p.m. at the following locations.
A Capital Bikeshare station in Penrose was relocated Wednesday to free up more street parking in response to concerns about safety and illegal parking. But some residents are unhappy about it. "We fail to see how relocating the Bikeshare station will help with the illegal parking at Penrose Square, as those problems existed well before A Capital Bikeshare station in Penrose was relocated Wednesday to free up more street parking in response to concerns about safety and illegal parking.
Arlington County is looking to make safety upgrades to an intersection between Rosslyn and Courthouse that has seen four pedestrian-involved crashes in four years. The intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Rhodes Street has long been seen as dicey, according to complaints from cyclists and commuters and previous ARLnow coverage. Resident complaints, plus a review Arlington County is seeking community feedback on safety upgrades for the Wilson Blvd and N. Rhodes Street intersection in Court House, a notorious spot for pedestrian-involved crashes.